8
.3
<Maintenance>
Redistributing toner cartridge
When the
toner cartridge
is near the end of its life:
• White streaks or light printing occurs.
•
Toner Low
appears on the
display
.
• The
Status
LED blinks red.
If this happens, you can temporarily reestablish print quality by
redistributing the remaining toner in the cartridge. In some cases, white
streaks or light printing will still occur even after you have redistributed
the toner.
1
Open the
front cover
.
2
Pull the
toner cartridge
out.
Cautions
• Avoid reaching too far into the printer. The fusing area may
be hot.
• To prevent damage to the
toner cartridge
, do not expose it
to light for more than a few minutes. Cover it with a piece of
paper, if necessary.
• Do not touch the green surface undersid e of the
toner
cartridge
. Use the handle on the cartridge to avoid touching
this area.
3
Thoroughly roll the cartridge 5 or 6 times to distribute the toner
evenly inside the cartridge.
Note
If toner gets on your clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and
wash clothing in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric.
4
Hold the
toner cartridge
by the handle and slowly insert the
cartridge into the opening in the printer.
5
Tabs on the sides of the cartridge and corresponding grooves
within the printer will guide the cartridge into the correct position
until it locks into place completely.
6
Close the
front cover
. Make sure that the cover is securely closed.
Replacing the toner cartridge
When the toner cartridge is completely empty:
•
Toner Low
Replace Toner
appears on the
display
.
• The
Status
LED lights red.
At this stage, the
toner cartridge
needs to be replaced. For order
information for toner cartridges, see page 7.1.
1
Open the
front cover
.
2
Pull the
toner cartridge
out.
